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The Department of History, the International
Relations Program and the Faculty of Arts have
established a student exchange program with the
Department of History at Laval University in
Québec City. This is a unique opportunity to
enrich U. of C. students academic life and
cultural immersion experience. Deadlines for
registration Winter Semester
2013 before October 1, 2012
Fall Semester 2013 - before
March 1, 2013
 Benefits  Full time study (4 or 5 half course
equivalents minimum of 12 credits, half of which
in History)  1 or 2 sessions (fall and / or
winter semesters)  Small class
ratio  Possibility to remit term papers in
English  Possibility to participate in a free
preparatory French language course (five-week
French language intensive program is offered
from mid-July to mid-August prior to the
exchange) access to other language
courses  Guaranteed Room in Student Residences
on Campus  Student Card Privileges (Library,
Sports Facility Equipment, etc.) Funds may be
available to assist students travel.   Requiremen
ts 1. Undergraduate students must have completed
their first year or equivalent as History or IR
majors 2. They should have a minimum GPA of 3.3
with the assistance and approval of the
Calgary-Laval Student Exchange Program
coordinator, they should provide a list of first
and second choice courses authorized by Laval
University for the desired session (for
each, a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5, per
session). The list offerings can be consulted on
line, through the following link
http//www.ulaval.ca/sg/PR/C1/1.511.01.html OR
http//www.ulaval.ca/sg/PR/C1/1.511.15.html  3. Th
ey should provide the following documents An
official transcript a birth certificate or a
proof of citizenship a letter of intent (200
words) a letter of reference from a Faculty
member to assess their suitability for an
academic exchange with the host
institution 4. They should demonstrate a
sufficient knowledge of French to this end the
University of Calgary offers a language placement
examination.